‘We have prepared in the best way possible despite the limited time that we had. And introduced a new style, and new philosophy,’ said National Teams Head Coach Manuela Tesse a day before the first international commitment for her in this role.
Malta meets Luxembourg on Friday 17th at the Centenary Stadium in the first of a friendly double header.
‘The players are very dedicated and that it is very important for me,’ continued Tesse. She explained that the players are adapting quite well to this new philosophy and hope they will have a good game.
Whilst speaking to the Malta FA on MD-1, she continued to say that she is very excited with this new challenge.
Malta faces Luxembourg in two friendly matches at the Centenary Stadium on Friday 16th (kick-off 18:00), and then once again on Monday (kick-off 11:00).
Tesse has trimmed the squad to 22 as follows:
Final squad list
GOALKEEPERS
Janice Xuereb (Birkirkara), Patricia Ebejer (Mgarr United)
DEFENDERS
Rebecca Bajada (Mgarr United), Maia Debono (Mgarr United), Stephania Farrugia (Birkirkara), Alexandra Gatt (Durham, England), Emma Lipman (Como, Italy), Ann-Marie Said (Birkirkara), Emma Xuereb (Swieqi United), Charlene Zammit (Birkirkara),
MIDFIELDERS
Brenda Borg (Mgarr United), Martina Borg (Hibernians), Reagen Mallia (West Virginia University, USA), Nicole Sciberras (Hibernians), Dorianne Theuma (Swieqi United), Shona Zammit (Swieqi United)
FORWARDS
Haley Bugeja (Orlando Pride, USA), Ylenia Carabott (Spezia, Italy), Maria Farrugia (Durham, England), Jade Flask (Swieqi United), Mariah Sciberras (Swieqi United), Kailey Willis (Chievo Verona, Italy)
Image: Mark Zammit Cordina/MFA
